Benin Coup attempt Stories

The African Union has condemned a failed coup attempt in Benin, led by Lt-Col Pascal Tigri, backing President Patrice Talon and urging an immediate re...

Authorities have urged citizens to remain calm as operations continue to stabilise the capital following the failed coup attempt.

Identifying themselves as the Military Committee for Refoundation, the soldiers declared on Sunday that they had removed the president and disbanded a...